ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
– “Standards in Tourism” is an annual event taking part since 2020;
– An international Platform that invites tourism professionals, to speak about standards and regulations with different perspective;
– Each conference brings together professionals and experts, from all over the world, whom are ready to share their professional experience and knowledge;
-This is a platform where representatives from different sectors of tourism: accommodation, restaurant, education, state, non- governmental organizations, involved people in tourism and many other take part with one same purpose – Caring and Sharing.
– The conference provides great networking opportunities and a wide range of world
VISSION
– The event is about standards, regulations and sustainable development;
Standards are a set of definitions and guidelines related to the identified field, sectorial practice, point, etc.
Sustainability can be achieved, only in a regulated market that provides economic security in tourism.
Standards are supporting and regulating the correct development of the whole industry.
The role of standards in sustainable tourism development, should include social responsibilities, cultural respect and appropriate management.
The role of the sustainability component in the standards is to maximize benefits for the environment, business and people.
LOCATION
The Biltmore Tbilisi Hotel
Date – 31 October 2023
From 09:00 to 17:00
HistoryTOCIPS
Introduction
Standards in Tourism – definition and mission;
The role of tourism standards in sustainable tourism;
Socio-economic benefits.
Destination
Basics for Destination Management;
Challenges that destinations have;
Types of regulation according the needs of destination;
Global organizations Recommendations;
Sustainable Tours, attractions, sustainable Nature.
Hotels
Challenges that business faces nowadays;
Sustainable criteria of the Hotels;
Hotel Classification and Evolution system by GTA;
Recommendations for the hotels.
MICE
MICE Tourism in Georgia;
Sustainable MICE Criteria;
Role of MICE Tourism for the sustainable development.